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Hey everyone, been a while since ive posted.
well its come time for me to get my full M. Ive been riding my current bike for around 3 years and about to go for the road test real soon and although i havent got too many bad habits but just kind of wondering about a few things.
-While doing the road test are they looking for me to swerve the sewer lids? now ive looked up the checklist sheet for the test and it says avoid obstacles or something like that. i normally swerve a bit to not hit them but i wouldnt make any drastic moves to make it look like im crazy. im sure they want me to take notice to potholes, just wondering bout the sewers.
-also are they looking for me to turn my head fairly far for checking blind spots? (haha sounds kind of funny) just i normally do check but since ive been getting ready for the test ive been trying to do it more often and found i would only go so far.lol. so do they just need to see my helmet turn sideways to know or they gonna be jerks
- and just wondering if theres something else i should be working on or if you guys have any tips?

oh and i dont know if it changes anything but i will be taking the test in London.
Thanks in advance!

Ronzy
 
If the sewer lid is not even with the road ...ya I'd go around...maybe not swerve.
Yes exaggerated head movement is mandatory and do it often.
Riding or blocking position is important depending on roads.
Hwy part ask what they want you to do.
Follow rules of the road and just go for a ride.
 
Practise your emergency stop procedure and also make sure you can flat foot when you stop.
 
twostroke said:
You don't have to flat foot when you stop. This is horrible advice.
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You don't have to flat foot true but you need to have full control of your bike when you stop and you will be marked wrong if your foot moves. You also will fail if you fall at any time during the test. Sorry for the horrible advice maybe you have something to offer :rolleyes:
You also do not have to keep the rear brake on with your right foot, that foot may be on the ground but the front brake lever must remain on until just before you begin to move. Personally, I leave my right foot on the rear brake lever and clutch in at the lights (helpful especially on an incline), but on a gusty day it is just easier to keep both feet down when balancing a 700lb bike.
 
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bgfa said:
You don't have to flat foot true but you need to have full control of your bike when you stop and you will be marked wrong if your foot moves. You also will fail if you fall at any time during the test. Sorry for the horrible advice maybe you have something to offer :rolleyes:
You also do not have to keep the rear brake on with your right foot, that foot may be on the ground but the front brake lever must remain on until just before you begin to move. Personally, I leave my right foot on the rear brake lever and clutch in at the lights (helpful especially on an incline), but on a gusty day it is just easier to keep both feet down when balancing a 700lb bike.
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Something in your post tells me that you were self taught. But that is the correct way according to my course back in 1996. I've seen the reverse and it just looks plain goofy,(eg left foot on the shifter and right foot on the ground). You're telling me that the examiners are going to differentiate between the rear brake and front brake application??? Sorry, but in all reality they're just going to just be looking whether your brake light is on when stopped at the light. Stop giving misinformation.
 
I don't think sewer lids are considered obstacle as it's part of the road but I could be wrong. By obstacles maybe they mean debris, road kill....
Just exaggerate head movement...repeat even at a stop (red light) always constantly check left right and make sure you're always in the blocking position. They will deduct a lot of points if you're not in blocking position and I've seen someone fail because of this. They also made me do the emergency stop twice. Other than that it's a pretty easy test..just ride 'normal'.
 
apextech said:
Something in your post tells me that you were self taught. But that is the correct way according to my course back in 1996. I've seen the reverse and it just looks plain goofy,(eg left foot on the shifter and right foot on the ground). You're telling me that the examiners are going to differentiate between the rear brake and front brake application??? Sorry, but in all reality they're just going to just be looking whether your brake light is on when stopped at the light. Stop giving misinformation.
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That is correct, they don't care what you do with your foot when your stopped, as long as you are stable and have your brake lights on (Asked during my M2 Exit). Regardless of which brake you use, at least one must be one.
 
apextech said:
Something in your post tells me that you were self taught. But that is the correct way according to my course back in 1996. I've seen the reverse and it just looks plain goofy,(eg left foot on the shifter and right foot on the ground). You're telling me that the examiners are going to differentiate between the rear brake and front brake application??? Sorry, but in all reality they're just going to just be looking whether your brake light is on when stopped at the light. Stop giving misinformation.
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First off no need to be insulting. No I was not self taught. I took the M1 exit course and got 100%. I also aced my M2 exit.
If you read my post a little more carefully, I did not say I put my left foot up and right foot down nor did I say that examiners will distinguish between what brake is used. They are ooking for a brake light on until you begin to move. In fact I was agreeing with you although I do not agree it is the only way to "be correct". Like I said, try balancing a big bike with one foot on a gusty day and let's see how correct you are. Something tells me you may have not.
 
Question about bike condition when doing this road test. I recently bought a used 04 f4i that has been modified. Previous owner damaged it (cosmetic) and did modifications, including changing the rear brake/signal lights.
I just noticed this evening that one of the lenses fell off and the LED's are fully exposed.

Will the official at MTO deem my bike unfit??? and therefore unable to do the test?

I have my road test in about two weeks.

Any info is greatly appreciated. Attached are a couple of pics.
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felixlkj said:
Question about bike condition when doing this road test. I recently bought a used 04 f4i that has been modified. Previous owner damaged it (cosmetic) and did modifications, including changing the rear brake/signal lights.
I just noticed this evening that one of the lenses fell off and the LED's are fully exposed.

Will the official at MTO deem my bike unfit??? and therefore unable to do the test?

I have my road test in about two weeks.

Any info is greatly appreciated. Attached are a couple of pics.
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If it wont pass a safety inspection, you will need to get it fixed.
 
Sushii said:
If it wont pass a safety inspection, you will need to get it fixed.
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Not necessarily true, but it's a risk. You are basically at the mercy of the examiner - they could legitimately call you out on that, or they might not even notice or care.
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